Everything You Need to Know About Solar Panel Installation

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How To get Solar Panels For Your Home

The thought of getting solar panels installed might sound challenging, its actually quite simple and easy as long as you follow these guidelines. Let us take you through the process step-by-step, from your initial enquiry to aftercare, so you’ll be ready to begin your solar energy journey.

Selecting Your Solar Partner

Always pick an approved partner. Solar panels are not a DIY job on a house, always use a professional solar panel installer. You need to be working with an approved and certified installer by an accredited independent solar panel body such as the following.

      • MCS approval (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) for the system installation standards for solar panels.
      • TrustMark is the ONLY government-endorsed quality standards scheme for trades that operate in and around the home.
      • RECC Renewable Energy Consumer Code is the leading solar panel trade body covering all the factors that contribute to a high standard of consumer service, before, during and after a contract is agreed.
      • NAPIT certificated scheme members have demonstrated their competence, they hold the necessary insurances and have the right processes and procedures to assure compliance.
      • Solar Energy UK is an established trade association working for and representing the entire solar and energy storage value chain.

    • At Absolute Solar we pride ourselves in being accredited members of these solar panel trade bodies. That ensures we supply and install trusted solar panels systems delivering  professional installation every time. Our accreditations ensure we are delivering installation too the highest standards while  giving you peace of mind that we only have trusted quality designs, products, professional installation and the best customer experience available.

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Solar Panel Installation Process (or how we do it at Absolute Solar)

This is our process to support your solar panel journey.

  1. Appointment

Before you call to make an appointment with a company, it’s important to make sure you know exactly what questions to ask. To fit solar panels to a house there are a few key points which a reputable company should ask. Firstly do you own the home? If not then the home owner will need to be consulted. Secondly does it have a south facing roof without shading? (from trees other buildings for example). Do you know your energy usage, information from your electricity bill? And finally know your postcode so that a desk top survey can be done to assess roof material type, access to the south facing roof and any build constraints.

Calling Absolute Solar with this information enables the office team to talk you through the solar installation process and can give you information on costs, savings, and what will be best for you and your home in one simple conversation. They will give you an initial quote (which the detailed survey will confirm) and arrange for a qualified survey to visit your home and confirm all details.

2. Survey

The office team will then pass your enquiry onto the survey team who confirm a final specification and quote for the installation. They will explain the different type of solar panels, how they work and the layout of all elements of the system with you, including battery storage. The survey team will also flag any risks or potential problems with the installation at this stage and will let you know if you’ll need to apply for a G99 certificate (greater than 3.68kW) to get approval from the grid operator. For smaller systems less than 3.68kW no priory approval is required.

3. Installation Process

One we have confirmed the specification of the solar panel system to meet your needs, its layout and configuration with you we will then agree an installation date with you to meet your needs.

4. Scaffolding

Once everything’s been checked and approved, you’ll need scaffolding installed around your home. We’ work with a trusted local scaffolding contractor to put up secure supports that will make the process easier and safe for everyone.

5. Panel Installation

The most effective way to retrofit solar panels too a roof is using an approved rail and bracket system. A secure hook is fastened to the rafters underneath your roof tiles and the rails are attached to these exposed hooks across the length of the solar array. The panels are then laid on top of the rails, ready to be connected. This process is usually completed within a day.

6. Inverter and Battery Installation

Once the solar panels have been installed one of our qualified electricians will connect the solar panels to the inverter. The inverter converters DC power to AC power so it can be used in your home. It also feeds excess electricity to the grid. Our design experts will choose the right inverter size for your needs, and then the electrician will install it in the most suitable and available space such as a garage. Installed alongside with the inverter, a battery will help you to save even more money, as battery storage stores unused electricity and then releases it for use when you need it in the evenings and mornings, when there is no sunlight.

7. Handover

Once the installation is completed we take you though the handover process commissioning the system with your energy company. The electrician as the installer will talk you through your system and complete the paperwork with you. Then our office team will send you all the relevant paperwork for your system and register it with the MCS (Microgeneration Certification System) and your energy company. They will then send you your solar certificate (G98) and you can start to enjoy your energy savings. 

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Solar panels and battery storage save you money

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The next generation of renewable energy technology for the home combines the efficient energy conversion of free solar energy (the solar effect was first discovered by Edmund Bequerel in 1839). Solar panels save home owners money by generating renewable energy for your home. Solar panels only generate electricity during the daylight hours. So by storing spare electricity using battery smart storage to use in the evenings and early morning when most people use most electricity save you money.

Solar Panel Technology

Modern Solar PV panel system consists of a series panels each of which consists of photovoltaic material sandwiched between two semi-conductive materials. When sunlight hits the panels, the semi-conductive materials energise, producing a direct current. This direct current is then passed through an inverter, where it is converted to alternating current, providing the same power as you draw from the national grid. This renewable / green electricity can then be used to power your domestic appliances. panels today can be up to 20% efficient in converting sunlight into electricity.

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The latest advancement to this model is the introduction of domestic storage of solar electricity in a battery for later use within the home.

Smart Battery Technology

A battery works by storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, which can then be converted back into electricity. A battery consists of two terminals, (anode and cathode, separated by an electrolyte). Whilst the battery is charging, the electrons flow from the cathode to the anode, and whilst discharging they flow in the opposite direction. This causes a current, allowing you to use your solar energy when you need it, instead of when it’s generated.

This shift enables all the solar power a home generates to be stored and used (and any excess to be exported back to the grid), saving money on grid power particularly at peak energy times such as early morning and early evening, which have higher charges.

Battery storage is not just a chemical cell charging and discharging, but many such as Prime Hybrid Energy battery storage systems are smart battery systems. That means that the battery is part of a system monitoring your energy needs. It does this using historical usage and forecasting how much energy you need now, and in the near future to work out how much energy to store away.

The results for customers are significant in reducing a home’s dependency upon the national grid. Current smart solar and storage systems can result in a home being grid neutral for up to 8 months a year.

Like to learn how the system works then click the link to see how the smart system call myenergycloud actually works https://myenergycloud.com/home/inverter/SD1729P019/overview

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Secure your home energy needs

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Solar panels with battery storage is the latest way to save and make money while improving your home creating green renewable energy. Solar panels with battery storage, secure your home energy needs.

Improve your solar panel energy saving by upgrading your solar panel system with SMART battery technology with to optimise your renewable energy.

Working with Afore Batteries Absolute Solar can provide solar and smart battery storage to save you up to 70% of your electricity needs. Absolute Solar can make you grid neutral for up to 8 months per year. Cutting your energy bills and your carbon footprint for your home. Solar panels with SMART BATTERY Storage: future proofing your energy needs. Smart battery storage can save your solar panel energy and allow to use it when you need it most.

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Going Green at Home Starts with Solar Panels

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Solar Panels

A decade or so ago Solar panels were THE home improvement to have. You just needed a south facing (ish) roof with limited shade and you could start to reap the benefits of free electricity from solar panel arrays all topped up by the Government’s Feed In Tariff (FIT) payment. Going green at home starts with solar panels but now includes looking at the whole home, not just adding solar panels.

With around 1,000,000 homes now fitted with solar panels across Britain, the sight of solar panels adorning south facing roofs becoming common. There is a vast range of choice over what type of solar panel to have (solar envy if your neighbour had black panels and you didn’t), the market is changing.

The model was simple and effective, the customer saves money, the government pays you to make it economical while the volume and familiarity of the technology becomes mainstream and as the price of electricity keeps going on up then people will offset those increases by investing in solar electricity.

Start with Solar Panels PV

A good solar panel array will provide people with around 25% to 30% of their electricity needs and the subsidy payments which brought the payback period down to under ten years , supplement the cost of the system. As the costs have fallen, a system now costs 75% less than early systems so the subsidy (FIT payments) have fallen until in April this year the FIT payments have ceased altogether.

Solar panel arrays (groups of solar panels working together as a system provide scalable electricity increasing as you increase the number of panels. For a small one-bed house a system of 1.5kW will provide you with the optimum system size to meet one person’s daily needs. For a typical family of four, a typical system will be a 4kW system. This is usually fit to a south facing roof and connected to an inverter (turns DC into AC) which feeds the generated electricity into the house, replacing your external supply of electricity as your primary supply.  Your utility mains electricity supply becomes your secondary system, which comes into play when your panels are not producing enough energy. 

Add Smart Battery Storage to Solar Panels

The technology has not stopped developing and nor has the need for it to do so. Electricity costs have kept increasing and with the advent of new home technologies, more computers and connected (IOT) technologies so homes have become more power hungry. Not to mention our obsession with having everything on standby ready to operate at a click of a switch, all of which adds to our electricity costs.

Add in the outdoor living space: barbecue, speaker systems and outdoor lighting and home demand for electricity is on the rise. Solar panels with battery storage, saves all the Solar Panel PV energy you generate and saves it until you need it, which is most often in early mornings and early evenings.

Make your Home Green with Solar Panels

Then there is the elephant in the room, your next (or next but one) car will be at least a hybrid, or a fully electric vehicle (EV). that’s going to need to be fully recharged overnight (no you can’t just do it at work and get them to pay).  But it is going to take electricity to make it work and we need that electricity to come from renewable sources if we are going to be genuinely reducing our carbon footprint.

That all means that even if we do our bit to reduce our current consumption, (think LED lightbulbs, turning the TV off at the plug and not running the underfloor heating 24/7) then homes will need to use generated electricity far better.

The industry has developed new solutions in home renewable technologies, primarily around getting more out of your solar panels. By adding smart batteries to existing (retrofit) or putting in a solar and storage solution homes can become far less dependent upon their utility provider. This enables home owners to achieve grid neutrality for over half the year.

Solar Panel PV and Battery Storage

Solar and Storage saves your electricity to a battery which is monitoring your demand and ensures it saves as much electricity as you need to reduce your external demand for mains electricity. The smart monitoring systems actively manage your storage to maximise your own independent electricity usage.

Most homes do not use that much electricity during the day, their main usage is at night (retired people use more but even they still use more during the evening) and early next morning. Kettles, cookers, TV’s, lights etc all consume a lot of electricity, so storing your daytime over generation to use during the evening and next morning electricity demand, makes a huge impact on your costs.

Making your HOME Grid Neutral

A solar PV and battery storage system can make you grid neutral for over 8 months a year, that means that outside November, December, January and February you can be fairly sure that you will be grid neutral. Solar and storage solutions therefore take the 25% saving of solar panel systems up to closer to 70% saving for a typical home owner. Coupled with that is that you can still export excess electricity to get a payment (SEG payments) and that the cost of a solar and storage system is far less than a solar panel array 10 years ago results in a return of investment of around 7 years, which is what people achieved under the old FIT payments.

Learn more about renewable technology from Absolute Solar

When looking at energy savings to be made do look at solar and storage using smart battery technologies. Absolute Solar have partnered up with Prime Hybrid Energy Systems to offer their extensive range of solar and storage solutions for people looking at installing, or upgrading their home renewable energy.

 

Going Green with Solar panels PV and battery storage for your home and car

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Your renewable energy options have never been bigger or smarter. If you want to add value to your home, reduce your utility bills and do your bit for saving the planet, then call Absolute Solar on 0116 2313 980 or email us at info@absolutesolar.co.uk and we will explain your options further.

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Ever since we started this site, we’ve been deeply involved in the topic of hosting a WordPress website. Personally, it wasn’t something I deliberately set out to learn that much about; rather, the topic found me. If you’re using WordPress, hosting is just essential, and there’s no way to ignore it. You just can’t run a site without it. So naturally, you’d want the best hosting available and steer clear of the sub-par options.

Automattic Wants to Migrate 500+ Million Tumblr Blogs to WordPress

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As the title of this article says, I have no formal development experience. Prior to taking this plunge into building my first plugin, the most coding I was capable of, was fumbling my way through some HTML and CSS. But! I was damn enthusiastic about building a WordPress plugin, so I decided to see if all the fear mongering about AI replacing junior developers had any merit.

Growth of Homes with Solar Panels in the UK

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How many UK households have Solar Panel Systems installed?

From folly to mainstream; solar panels are no longer for the middle class good-lifer’s and are now standard features on many homes and on every new home they are now standard. Here’s some head line facts about solar in the UK today:-

  • As of February 2024 a total of 1.468,612 million homes (4.6%) now have solar panels across the UK.
  • In 2023 191,524 solar panel systems were installed, which is more than in any time since 2015, (when Feed In Tariffs subsidies were high).
  • Anglesey has the most solar panel systems, closely followed by Cambridge is the UK with the highest percentage of solar homes.

As solar becomes mainstream home technology the over 1.4 million homes now accounts for 15.8 GW solar capacity, significantly contributing towards the Governments target of 40GW solar electricity by 2030. While 1.4 million sounds a lot, it is just 4.9% of the UK’s 28.4 million households, but the trend is now upwards on a rapidly accelerating trajectory. Not only are home owners fitting solar panels to their existing homes (called retrofitting) at an increasing rate, but due to new regulations on new build homes (Part L regulations June 2022) all new homes will be required to be build with solar panels installed.

Solar Panels highest in the South

Solar Panel distribution is not even across the UK. The South and west lead the way in solar panel adoption, but this adoption is not purely following the sun, but it probably does help that where the sunlight in the UK is strongest so is where solar panel adoption is at its highest. So, Anglesey, Devon and Dorset all lead the way with the highest number of households with solar installations at over 13%. Driving up the South West’s household penetration to 7.08%. But then Cambridgeshire and the Scottish Borders closely follow with over 12% and 10% respectively prove that it is not just the amount of sun that drives solar panel installation!

Housing Associations and councils have also adopted solar panels on new homes as well as solar panel installers working hard in developing their customer base in specific geographic areas. Innovative ideas such as group purchase deals, (get everyone on a street to all go solar together) and focused direct marketing on specific areas have all driven localised and region increases in solar panels. Attitude shift is also driving the next wave of solar panel adoption.

Householders Attitude to Solar Panels has also Changed

Solar panels used to be a quirk for the ‘do-gooders’ in society, the ‘eco-warriors’ but is now seen as a very acceptable and desirable household feature. A 2023 government survey on heat and energy shows that 66% of all respondents and 70% of people living in owner-occupied homes would likely consider installing solar panels in their homes in the next few years. 

This is further supported by a report by Solar Energy UK about public attitudes towards renewable energy technology shows that solar energy is hugely popular, especially compared to other energy sources.  Public support is consistently high, with polling results showing that 90% of the public supports solar panel energy. Even solar farms, the least visually appealing representation of solar energy is well supported and strengthening over time among people living near them as they recognise their benefits.

One major shift in society is that homeowners believe that installing solar panels as the third most significant home improvement priority after fitting a new bathroom, kitchen, or windows.

Solar Panels Coming of Age

Renewable Energy Institute shows that 2023 saw a record number of domestic green energy installations, with over 17,000 households installing solar panels monthly. This is set to increase as energy bills set to continue to increase, in October 2024 another +10% energy price rise has just been confirmed. With every new home now including mandatory solar and the advent of domestic battery storage now reducing energy dependence even further.

The final main driver for sailor growth is that the price of solar has fallen hugely since its first launch. Typically solar panel systems have fallen by around 80% since 2010. It is now far cheaper to install solar panels than a new kitchen or bathroom. With systems now lasting for over 25 years they are also seen as an asset to a house.

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A guide to solar panels: The benefits of going solar

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As the world continues to become more aware of the impact of climate change, the importance of renewable energy sources such as solar energy cannot be overstated. Solar panels have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprints while also saving money on their electricity bills.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of going solar and what you need to know before our team installs a solar panel PV system on your roof.

Why you should switch to renewable energy today

The most compelling reason to switch to renewable energy sources like solar power is to reduce your carbon footprint and help slow down the effects of climate change. Solar power systems generate electricity by converting sunlight into energy, so no fossil fuels are being burned and no greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere.

In addition to these environmental benefits, solar energy can also save you money on your electricity bills. While the initial cost of installing solar PV panels can be high, the long-term savings are substantial. Depending on the size of your solar panel system and your energy usage, you could save hundreds of pounds each year on your electricity bills.

Are there any disadvantages to solar energy?

While there are many benefits to using solar energy, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider. One of the biggest drawbacks of going solar is the initial cost of installing a solar panel system. The cost can vary widely depending on the size of the system and the complexity of the installation, but most start at around £5,942 for a 4kW system and rise to £8,899 for a 7kW system. However, there are financing options available that can help to make the upfront cost more manageable.

Another potential disadvantage of going solar is that solar panels can be less efficient in areas that don’t get a lot of sunlight. In particular, panels on north-facing roofs, or those that experience a lot of shade, may not generate as much electricity. Ideally, roofs need to be 30 to 40 degrees in pitch, meaning homeowners looking to install panels on flat roofs will also require roof mounting systems.

If you are installing monocrystalline solar panels, like those available at Absolute Solar, you’ll also need to think about the weather. While monocrystalline panels have the highest efficiency rates, usually in the 15-20% range, they tend to be most efficient in warm weather, so they may not be as effective in cooler climates.

What are the advantages of solar energy?

Of course, the advantages of going solar far outweigh the negatives. Here are just some of the benefits of using solar energy include:

Lower electricity bills

One of the most significant benefits of using solar energy is that it can help you save money on your electricity bills. Based on estimates from the Energy Saving Trust, a household with a 3.5 kilowatt-peak system could shave between £195 and £480 per year off their bills at the current Energy Price Guarantee rates.

What’s more, once you’ve paid off the initial cost of installing the solar panel system, the energy it generates is essentially free.

Reduced carbon footprint

By using solar energy to power your home, you’re reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are released into the atmosphere. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a standard home solar PV system could save around one tonne of carbon per year (note: this depends on where you live in the UK).

Increased property value

Installing a solar panel system can also increase the value of your home, with some suggestions ranging from 4% to 14% on average. Many homebuyers are willing to pay a premium for homes that have already gone solar, as it means they’ll be able to save money on their electricity bills in the long run.

Low maintenance costs

Because they have no moving parts that will wear out over time, solar panels are simple to maintain. On average, you’re looking at around £100 per year for a service, and while this may seem like a lot, it will help to prevent more expensive damage and repairs.

Perhaps the biggest expense once the system is up and running is the inverter, which will need replacing approximately every 10 years at a cost of around £500 – £1,500.

Suitable for all climates

While they produce the most amount of electricity when it’s sunny, solar panels do still work in cloudy conditions. What’s more, cold weather doesn’t affect their productivity as snow and rain can actually help to clean the panels and increase the amount of light that reaches them.

What you need to know before installing solar panels at your home

Before you speak to our team about getting a solar panel system installed, there are a few things you need to consider.

Compatibility

First, you’ll need to determine whether your home is a good candidate for solar panels. This will depend on factors such as the amount of sunlight your roof receives, the orientation of your roof and the amount of shading your home gets from trees or nearby buildings. We’re happy to discuss this with you.

Cost

You’ll also need to consider the cost of installing the solar panel system. While there are many financing options available, it’s important to make sure that you can afford the upfront payment before you commit to the installation.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that current research suggests it can take anywhere between 9 and 19 years to recoup the costs of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system. However, this rate is falling fast, with some estimating that payback is now just 7 years. The exact time will depend on how much electricity you use and when you use it.

Installation

Solar panels are complex systems, so it’s important to choose a reputable solar panel installer like our team at Absolute Solar. In the UK, installers must be MCS registered, so make sure you confirm this before you select a company to work with.

Solar panel installations usually take around two days to complete, but the good news is that they don’t normally require permission, so you won’t have to wait for a planning application to be passed.

Speak to our team at Absolute Solar

As you can see from above, installing a solar panel system on your roof can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while also saving money on your electricity bills. While there are some potential drawbacks to consider, the benefits of going solar far outweigh the downsides.

So to learn more, speak to our team at Absolute Solar today. We’re more than happy to talk to you about the different solar photovoltaic systems we have available.

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Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registered

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Absolute Solar is Gas Safe Registered. As company which since 1991 worked to improve home owners homes through range of improvements including:-

  • Cavity Wall Insulation
  • Loft Insulation
  • External Wall Cladding
  • Internal Wall Cladding
  • Solar Panel PV Systems

We are delighted to add boiler upgrades to our service offering. Upgrading your boiler saves home owners significant amounts of money by installing a modern boiler system. We deliver a complete offering to people looking to improve their homes by upgrading and installing energy efficient modern boiler systems.

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Gas Safe Register

Gas Safe is a Government approved not for profit body. Which works with its members through continual improvement and best practice sharing to deliver excellent customer service and protection for homeowners.

A gas engineer can only be aligned to a registered business and be issued with a license to undertake gas work on behalf of a registered business if they hold a valid and current qualification. This evidence of competence relates only to matters of gas safety and is obtained by every engineer through a recognised route of training and assessment.

Gas Safe Register is the only official gas registration body of gas businesses and engineers in the United Kingdom. By law all gas businesses must be on the Gas Safe Register. Absolute Solar’s Gas Safe Register number is 936950 and we are registered to deliver the following services for domestic customers for natural gas and LPG.

  • Services Building Regulations using Natural Gas and LPG
  • Extension to Existing Heating System
  • Flue Liners
  • Heating Controls Separate to Heating Appliances
  • Heating System
  • Hot Water System with Vented Hot Water Storage
  • Hot Water System without Storage
  • Non-masonry Flue
  • Waste Water Heat Recovery Device

We also undertake several other services under the Gas Safe Register including –

  • Combustable Performance Analysis,
  • Central Heating DOM NG,
  • Pipework DOM NG,
  • Meters DOM NG,
  • Water Heaters DOM NG,
  • Unvented Hot Water Cylinders G3 (Build Regs) and vented cylinders.

 

Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registered

Absolute Solar is a family owned and run solar panel PV installer. Originally established in 1991 to fit insulation (cavity wall and loft) for local builders it has grown to reflect demand for solar PV systems. Absolute Solar installs thousands of insulation measures each year into new homes and in upgrading existing home owners properties. Renamed in 2009 as Absolute Solar we have so far installed over 9000 solar panel PV systems throughout the Midlands. With 40 employees the company is based in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire we cover the Midlands, primarily from Peterborough to Birmingham, from Sheffield to Oxford. 

For Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registration demonstrates the company’s values and culture in providing a total solution for our customers. We support people make the transition to a low (zero) carbon future with their homes while lowering their energy costs. If you would like to know more about Absolute Solar and its Gas Safe Register approval, click this link to contact us today.

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Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

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Absolute Solar is now Trustmark Approved. Having been installing solar panel PV systems since 2009 Absolute Solar prides itself on the quality of work it delivers to its customers. Solar panel PV installation is a highly skilled operation which requires installers to go through vigorous and continual assessment. This assessment across their entire business to continually ensure that they meet (and exceed) the standards for installation set by national bodies. One key accreditation customers can rely upon above all others is Trustmark. Absolute Solar is fully Trustmark Approved.

While many approvals are not always seen by the public in Health and Safety, compliance and training for example. Accreditations such as MCS NAPIT mean a huge amount within the industry but may mean very little to consumers. Other approvals can mean much more to customers. Trustmark approval is a consumer focused approval which demonstrates true a commitment to the consumer.

Trustmark

Trustmark is a Government approved not for profit body. Which works with its members through continual improvement and best practice sharing to deliver excellent customer service and protection for homeowners.

The aim of Trustmark is to provide the highest level of assurance, certainty and protection to homeowners looking to have work done on and in their home. As a registered Trustmark business Absolute Solar have been thoroughly vetted and approved. We are continually monitored to ensure we meet the standards in technical competence, customer service and trading practices that customers can rely upon.

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Trustmark Approved

Trustmark ensures that as a registered Trustmark business, Absolute Solar will provide guarantees on our work and have clear and simple resolution processes in place to support our customers.

See Absolute Solar’s registration here: https://www.trustmark.org.uk/firms/Absolute-Solar-Ltd-7254

Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Absolute Solar

Is a family owned and run solar panel PV installer. Originally established in 1991 to just fit insulation (cavity wall and loft) for local builders it has grown to reflect demand for solar PV systems. Renamed in 2009 as Absolute Solar we have installed over 9000 systems throughout the Midlands. With 40 employees the company is based in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire and covers the Midlands, from Peterborough to Birmingham, from Sheffield to Oxford.

For Absolute Solar Trustmark approval demonstrates the company’s values and culture in working with customers. We support customers make the transition to a low (zero) carbon future with their homes. If you would like to know more about Absolute Solar and its Trustmark approval, click this link:- https://www.trustmark.org.uk/firms/Absolute-Solar-Ltd-7254/Ashby-De-La-Zouch-34385.

Get your quote for solar panel PV systems click contact Absolute Solar here

AforeUK Inverter & Battery Trade Supplier

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Absolute Solar are a UK wholesaler of AforeUK battery and inverters. AforeUK inverters and batteries provide solar panel installers with reliable and highly efficient renewable technology solutions. AforeUK’s range of string and hybrid inverters provide robust, simple and cost effective inverters to meet the needs of UK solar panel installers. These batteries provide scalable energy storage solution for solar panel installers looking for. AforeUK provides the complete range of inverters and battery storage solutions for domestic installations. Absolute Solar are a well known stock holder of AforeUK Inverter & Battery Trade Supplier.

Afore String Inverters (HNS range) 1kW to 3kW

AforeUK string inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. The power range starts at 1kW up to 3kW and compatible with low voltage AforeUK battery packs. This makes them ideal for small residential installations.

HNS single phase inverters are ideal for smaller residential PV systems. Its unibody housing with anodised aluminium structure provides increased durability and efficiency in preventing corrosion.

AforeUK inverter from Absolute Solar

Afore Inverters

Performance

The performance of AforeUK HNS inverters is outstanding and as a cost-effective solution makes sense for installers to recommend them to their customers. With high maximum efficiency ratings of 97%, remote monitoring and easy installation, the performance of AforeUK string inverters is exceptional.

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AforeUK Inverter performance

AforeUK String Inverters (HNS range) 3.6kW to 10kW

AforeUk 3.6kW to 10kW

AforeUK single-phase MPPT 2-string inverters provide excellent performance for larger residential properties. As per the smaller inverters they come with a unibody housing with anodised aluminium for increased durability and effective corrosion prevention. They are also equipped with external inductors for efficient heat dissipation with improves reliability and extends the life of the inverter.

The inverter menu is activated by señor touch buttons. The communications implementation is via the included Wi-Fi dongle which enables remote system status checking via internet connection of the online monitoring platform. Simple to set up, and easy to use AforeUK 2-string inverters provide a cost-efective solution to solar panel installers looking for effective solutions in providing solar panels to large properties.

AforeUK String 3-Phase Commercial Inverters

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AforeUK BNT 3-Phase commercial inverter

AforeUK 3 phase string inverters are designed for residential and small commercial PV systems. Absolute Solar provides AforeUK 3 phase commercial inverters to cover battery storage from 10kW to 20kW. This provides an excellent solution for smaller commercial needs.

All models come with unibody housing with anodised aluminium for durability which effectively prevents corrosion. The AforeUK 3 string inverters are equipped with external inductors to ensure efficient heat dissipation, which improves reliability and extends life of the inverters.

AforeUK Low Voltage Hybrid Inverters AF, K-SL range

AforeUK Hybrid Inverter

The AforeUK hybrid inverters are a series of low voltage storage inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. The power range is from 3.6kW to 6kW, comparable with low voltage (40-60V) batteries. Energy management is based upon time-of-use and demand change rate structures, reducing the amount of energy purchased from a national energy grid.

With a UPS function (switch time <10ms) enables crucial loads power on during outages. In addition under the backup operation mode the inverter provides up to 150% peak output overloading. The AF low voltage series storage inverters are integrated with ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and rapid shutdown. AforeUK low voltage hybrid inverters provide excellent performance for solar panel system installers.

AforeUK Battery

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AforeUK batteries

Battery storage is now the most popular add-on to domestic solar panel array installation. AforeUK batteries are cost effect reliable and robust batteries for the UK market. Specifically designed to work with AforeUK inverters the AforeUK battery provides solar panel installers with a reliable cost effective wall fitted battery.

Absolute Solar Inverter and Battery Supplier

As one of the leading solar panel installers in the UK, Absolute Solar have been using AforeUK batteries and inverters for many years and have found AforeUK to be highly effective for solar panel and battery installers. As a cost-effective inverter and battery supplier Absolute Solar are a stockholder of the AforeUK range. Get in touch with Absolute Solar here to learn about our prices and delivery options:-

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Absolute Solar new logistics vehicle

Absolute Solar expands its business with new logistics vehicles

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Absolute Solar’s new 10 tonne Poly Bead Lorry
Absolute Solar is a family-run business based in Leicester. We are an award-winning installer of tried and tested domestic renewable technology and energy saving solutions, from solar panels to cavity wall and loft insulation. Absolute Solar provides advanced renewable technology for homeowners and new builds throughout the Midlands and beyond.

Absolute Solar’s mission is to save energy, save their clients’ money, and ultimately, save the planet. Find out more about Absolute Solar on their website: www.absolutesolar.co.uk

Absolute Solar selected Alltruck to replace their fleet of older 3.5 tonne vans. We the growth in demand for energy saving and renewable technologies from the Governments new green grant starting in September 2020 it was time improve the logistics of installation poly bead insulation to new build homes. With the help of Alltruck’s experts, who came up with the solution of the above modified 10 tonne DAF LF 180 which provides almost four times as much storage space for their poly bead insulation, making Absolute Solar’s cavity wall insulation operation much more efficient.

Absolute Solar upgraded the fleet inline with their values of “save energy, save money, and save the planet”, with the way they carried out their work. To achieve this, Absolute Solar wanted an improved and efficient transportation solution. We anticipate that the new truck system will be safe, comfy and fuel efficient.

The Absolute Solar brief to Alltruck was to make their poly bead insulation process more streamlined and efficient. Together, this is the solution Alltruck came to Absolute Solar with:

  • One 10 tonne DAF LF 180 with a 30ft long box body and excellent fuel efficiency.
  • A custom-made box body designed and produced at our Loughborough Bodyshop.
  • A false wall inside the box body with a space of 62 cubic metres behind it for the poly beads to be stored in.
  • A special ladder storage compartment to keep it neat inside the box.
  • Attractive livery, designed by Absolute Solar and our livery partner, AR Signs.
  • Spacious day cab with an air suspended driver’s seat, arm rest, soft-grip steering wheel, automatic gearbox, air-con and Adaptive Cruise Control – all with driver comfort in mind. For safety, the truck has Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning and an Advanced Electronic Braking System.
  • Maintenance and servicing of Absolute Solar’s new truck will be carried out by Alltruck plc.

The new solution brings Absolute Solar’s vision to life.

By opting for a 10 tonne vehicle allows Absolute Solar to have a greater payload to play around with and, most importantly, an increased cubic capacity in the box. Instead of a 22ft body that would have been fitted on the 7.5 tonne chassis, they now have a 30ft body.

This means that Absolute Solar can now carry 62 cubic metres of poly bead insulation in their new truck – almost four times as much as they could carry in their vans!

Oliver Martin, Absolute Solar’s Operations Director, gave an example of how having this truck would improve their day-to-day work. He said that if Absolute Solar were providing a poly bead insulation solution to new houses on a large building site in Birmingham, they would usually allocate around 10 days to work there and expect to be driving to-and-fro a couple of times a day. However, with this new truck, that very same job would be completed in just 3 days, with one run to the site each day. Much more efficient!

Even though this new vehicle is slightly bigger and heavier than their current vans, the DAF LF has optimised powertrains, which means it provides industry-leading fuel economy. This will mean that Absolute Solar will not only minimise their carbon footprint, but they will also be keeping their fuel costs low.

Because Alltruck plc are here to offer guidance, and deal with all the truck’s maintenance (including MOT’s, inspections and servicing), Absolute Solar can focus on what they do best – providing fantastic renewable technology solutions to homes across the nation.

Like to learn more about Absolute Solar and the new Government Grants of up to £5,000 per house (£10,000 for low income homes), for improving your energy efficiency or installing new renewable technologies, then contact us now.

Looking for the ideal Christmas gift?

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Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for 2024?

Make a difference to the our home this Christmas. Why not reduce your electricity bills for the next 25 years, reduce your homes carbon footprint and the environment this Christmas, one that #saves you money on your utility bills, #cuts your #carbonfootprint and #savetheplanet while helping you go #carbonneutral, then why not install #solar+#storage for your #home this #Christmas from #absoluteSolar, click link to find out more http://absolutesolar.co.uk

#save the #environment, #homeenergy #carbonneutral, #home #renewable #energy, #Christmasgift

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Electric Vehicles #EV on the rise – Get yours Now

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#Electric #Vehicle #Charge #Points

Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are on the rise: says Absolute solar switch to electric vehicles, save money by recharging at home with Absolute Solar EV recharger. Research suggests that 71% of #consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle #EVs according to Auto Trader up from just 25% two years ago. But with the growth rate of licensed plug in vehicles is almost six times as fast than that of public charging point locations in the UK, over the last five years this has led to ‘highly dangerous alternatives at home’, with 75% using a domestic extension lead even admit to “daisy-chaining” – the risky practice of using …See more

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Hybrid Solar and Battery Energy installed into New Houses

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Together Housing is installing hybrid energy systems into new houses.

This first phase of new build housing by Together Housing will see the installation of solar panels on 250 homes fitted with Prime hybrid energy systems. The solar panels will be complemented by Prime smart battery storage units. These will enable most of the power generated by the panels to be used in the property during the day and night.

Solar and Storage

Called Solar & Storage when domestic solar panel array are combined with a smart battery system to create a home power system supporting a homes’ needs both day and night.

The project is expected to save each household up to £300 a year on their electricity bills and reduce their electricity based carbon emissions by 70-80%, an equivalent of 845kg per house per year, that’s a total of 633,600kg over the lifetime of the three year pilot.

This shift from solar panels generating around 30% of a homes electricity needs to up to 80% comes from storage of electricity to when a household needs it most in the evenings and mornings. Solar and Battery storage, saves renewable solar generated during the day to use when you need it, makes a huge impact on lowering your utility bills. Prime hybrid energy systems use a smart battery system which actively monitors your energy needs maximising your stored energy usage to minimise your grid demand.

A typical Prime system makes you electrical grid neutral for up to 8 months a year, cutting your utility bill costs while reducing your carbon footprint.

“The beauty of battery storage is that power generated during the day can be stored and used when it is needed, even after the sun goes down.”

Like to learn about Prime hybrid energy systems from Absolute Solar, then give us a call to learn more on 0800 1300 250, email us at info@absolutesolar.co.uk, or contact us click our link here Absolute Solar.